October 6, 2011

Halloween Decor: Mummies

To make some mummies of your own, gather the materials listed below and follow the 4 simple steps.

Materials:

-styrofoam balls (any size)

-1/4 yd muslin

-eyelets/brads

-tea bag

-spray bottle

-22 guage floral wire

-glue

Step 1: Prepare the Tea
Boil one cup of water in a small saucepan. Turn off heat and place tea bag in the water. Leave to cool. You will use this later to spray the mummy.

Step 2: Insert Eyes and Legs

Take a styrofoam ball and insert 2 eyelets or brads between the middle and top of the ball. For extra hold, dab them in a little glue before inserting. For the legs, cut 2 pieces of wire (however long you want the legs to be) and bend one end of each wire into an oval. Stick them into the bottom of the ball.

Step 3: Wrap It
Cut 3/8" wide strips of muslin and begin wrapping the ball until it is covered, going around the eyes and legs. Use glue to adhere the ends of the strips onto the ball.

Step 4: Spray the Mummy
Remove the tea bag and pour the tea into a spray bottle. Spray the mummy lightly and let dry 10-15 minutes. It will look spotty at first, just spray it again once it is dry. Repeat until desired color is achieved.

Have fun getting into the Halloween spirit by decorating with these cute and easy mummies!

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